I’ll probably have to say not only in the world of business - but in the grand scheme of things…in order to thrive in today’s society - you have to grow a thick skin. In most instances, we do live in a world that can provide ample negative energy. And if all you do is - dwell on that energy - you basically become a weaker person and move further away from your goals. Countless times, I’ve heard people tell me that I was going to fail or that I shouldn’t do X, Y or Z (I’ve got plenty of those examples in my book). Or, more or less distract me from the end game, which was pursuing something I really wanted to do (let that be in business or personal).

So, one of the things I did very early on in life is grow a very thick skin. Some people live in a world of pessimism and that translates to the negative energy they exude. I like to live in a world of optimism - which is if I believe I want to do something - I’m not going to let anyone stop me for doing it.

That independence leads to confidence which becomes the only voice that matters. I encourage all of you to follow your heart’s desire on any matter - and never let anyone stop you from doing what you love. It might be painful - but after a while - the skin becomes thick enough to handle anything…

It works for me.